Dr. Li Poa specializes in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. He is an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medi-Cal, and more. Before performing his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Dr. Poa attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Poa (or staff) speaks the following languages: Chinese, French, and Thai. He is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. John Stoneburner is a vascular surgery and thoracic surgery specialist in Torrance, CA. He is professionally affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He obtained his medical school training at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and performed his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University, and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Health Net, Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Stoneburner accepts.

Dr. Joseph Carey is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He works in Torrance, CA. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Carey obtained his medical school training at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and Northeast Ohio Medical University and performed his residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County and West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

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What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?

Cardiothoracic surgery is the medical specialty that provides surgical care for the chest. Most often this means heart or lung surgery, but it can also include surgery on the esophagus, breastbone, or chest wall. Some cardiothoracic surgeons may specialize in the surgical treatment of children, or focus on a specific organ or surgical procedure.

Some of the diseases and procedures that a cardiothoracic surgeon might handle include:

Coronary artery disease

Heart valve surgery

Lung cancer

Cancer of the esophagus

GERD, or severe acid reflux

Heart or lung transplants

Cardiothoracic surgeons may use various types of imaging, such as an electrocardiogram or CT scan, to diagnose problems and plan the operation. They may also offer minimally invasive surgery or robotic surgery, if appropriate, to lower the risk of scarring and infection.

Cardiothoracic surgery is an older medical specialty, but it is still one of the most amazing. Often patients who need a cardiothoracic surgeon are extremely sick, suffering from an illness that will kill them without intervention. With surgery, however, they often make a complete recovery.